used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you mean to say you don't know where?"
don't
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From this reading Do you mean to say you don't know where?"
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "No, I'm English," replied the other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
I'm
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From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
idiomsnounUS /ˈɪdiəmz/
plural of “idiom” — a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you mean to say you don't know where?"
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Do you mean to say you don't know where?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I'm English," replied the other.
Nope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "No, I'm English," replied the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading "Nope," said Jones--he had acquired a few American idioms--"I'm clear out of my reckoning--are you an American?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, I'm English," replied the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
express in words
From this reading Do you mean to say you don't know where?"
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRANGER The stranger, taking his change from the assistant bar tender, laughed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do you mean to say you don't know where?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Do you mean to say you don't know where?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," said he, "you have seen me before, often, I should think.
